Former Kellogg CEO: The FDA is attacking the food industryThe Daily CallerCarlos Gutierrez, formerly secretary of commerce under President George W. Bush and president, chairman and CEO of Kellogg Co., warned members of the audience at the Annual Food Marketing Conference on Tuesday that the FDA has launched an all-out attack on the food industry.

AFFI leads the chorus against new food taxesAmerican Frozen Food InstituteFood producers and their distribution partners are confronted with a growing number of challenges that could alter how much food costs, how it's made, how it's distributed, how it's marketed and how it's consumed. Much of this comes as the direct result of decisions made by policymakers in our nation's capital.

Dems see campaign gold in Ryan budgetThe HillHouse Democratic leaders bashing Rep. Paul Ryan's latest budget bill have at least one good thing to say about the sweeping plan: It could help them at the polls in November.
Democrats have been focused on a populist economic agenda that includes an increase in the minimum wage, an extension of emergency jobless benefits and a broad expansion of health insurance coverage included in the Affordable Care Act.

Poll: Christie stops the bleedingThe Washington PostNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's rapid decline in the polls has ceased, according to a new poll from Monmouth University.
The poll, conducted for the Asbury Park Press, shows Christie's approval rating at 51 percent — a point higher than it was in February. And the percentage of New Jerseyans who disapprove of Christie declined three points over the same span, from 44 percent to 41 percent.

Massachusetts House committee advances GMO labeling billWicked Local MarbleheadA proposed GMO food labeling bill is making its way through the Massachusetts Legislature. Massachusetts joins a growing number of northeast states working to label foods containing GMOs: Maine and Connecticut have already passed legislation; New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont are actively pursuing it.

Solutions sought to reduce food waste at schoolsLos Angeles TimesFederal rules require students to take at least three items from the cafeteria each day, but an L.A. Unified manager wants to change the policy to reduce the $100,000 in food thrown away daily.

Industry cites 'historic wins' for organics in new farm billFood Safety News"Like being thrown under the bus" was how organic farmers and others in the industry described their fate a little more than a year ago when Congress failed to agree on a new farm bill and instead extended the 2008 version. But, with recent passage of the 2014 farm bill, it's a totally different story.

Grocery delivery service tests out dronesKENS-TVGroceries delivered by drone? That's the concept for one Austin, Texas-based grocery delivery service that is testing the new method in hopes of expanding its reach.

Navigating the challenges (and opportunities) of food shortagesFood DiveIt's been a tough start of the year for some in the food industry, particularly when looking at various external factors disrupting the supply chain. See how retailers and companies are negotiating this rocky territory in the age of shortages and price increases.

The marketing decoder: Philadelphia Cream Cheese gets a makeoverThe Wall Street Journal (subscriber story)Kraft Food Groups Inc. is aiming for health-conscious shoppers in its new packaging design for Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spreads. Gone are those familiar, circular tubs; instead Kraft has introduced an oblong container it hopes will keep its label facing front so shoppers can see it better on store shelves.

A look at how women grocery shopAdweekThese days, ladies are all about the labels in the grocery store. With the help of mobile devices and coupons, they tend toward the healthiest food at the best prices and are swayed by packaging that promotes fresh and low-fat ingredients.

Whole Foods buys Arizona, California stores from New Frontiersjust-foodWhole Foods Market is set to buy four stores from local U.S. retailer New Frontiers Natural Marketplace. The natural and organic grocer has moved for three outlets in Arizona — one each in Flagstaff, Prescott and Sedona — and a store in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Frozen chicken recalled on misbrandingUSDA Food Safety and Inspection ServiceAdvancePierre Foods, based in Enid, Okla., is recalling approximately 8,730 pounds of frozen chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.

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